With the approaching of the Lunar New Year, the flower market is gradually heating up. On January 10^th, a reporter from the Yangcheng Evening News visited the Lingnan Flower Market, a large flower retail and wholesale market located in the Liwan District of Guangzhou.

During the visit, the reporter found that the Chinese New Year flower species were already on sale. Although the price has slightly increased, they remain acceptable to the public. In addition, there has been an increase in orders from Hong Kong and Macao compared to the 2022 level. Currently, popular flower varieties such as orchids, Kashi Holly, and hydrangeas are selling well, and many new varieties of flowers specifically designed for the Year of the Dragon are also making their debut in the market.

With only a month left until the Spring Festival, businesses at the Lingnan Flower Market are busy arranging the Chinese New Year flowers and tangerines.

"This year, the sales of Chinese New Year flowers have started two weeks earlier than before. As the government departments' promotion enhances the festive atmosphere, people are consuming and purchasing Chinese New Year flowers in advance," said He Yong, the manager of the Lingnan Flower Market. The market's proximity to the subway station and convenient bus connections have ensured that the market remains relatively hot even on weekdays. Many elderly people have come to the Lingnan Flower Market one after another to learn about and select their favorite Chinese New Year flowers.

At the stall selling tangerines, different varieties are neatly displayed, attracting customers who inquire about the prices. According to the stall owner, the prices of tangerines vary depending on their size and variety. For example, a 7-inch Sijiguo (四季果) is priced at 48-50 yuan, while a 10-inch Jindanguo (金旦果) is priced at 100 yuan.

Miss Ma, a resident, purchased an 8-inch Kumquat for 95 yuan at the scene. She said, "I buy tangerines every year about a month before the Spring Festival. This time, I still chose to buy it in advance to avoid the crowds and traffic close to the Chinese New Year, when the prices of tangerines tend to rise. Last year, I could buy an 8-inch Kumquat for 68 yuan, but this year, I bought it for 95 yuan, which is still acceptable considering that the Spring Festival only comes once a year."

The vibrant and eye-catching orchids are on display at the Mantianhong Horticulture store. Mo Xiaoli, the store manager, said, "This year, the prices of orchids have increased by approximately 10% to 15%. Although the demand for Chinese New Year flowers remains high, some flower growers have adopted a conservative stance on flower cultivation due to the impact of the previous pandemic. Currently, there is a tendency for supply to fall short of demand. However, there has been an increase in orders from Hong Kong and Macao this year, and we receive daily orders from there."

According to He Yong, "Based on the sales of Chinese New Year flowers and tangerines at the Lingnan Flower Market, there is a high demand for tangerines and orchids. Their prices have increased compared to the 2022 level. Enterprises, retail florists, and residents have come to make early purchases. Large orders have already been completed in early January, and some merchants are keeping their stock for a final surge before the Spring Festival."

In addition to traditional Chinese New Year flowers, tangerines, and fresh cut flowers, the Lingnan Flower Market has introduced a new batch of orchid varieties being sold at the Guangzhou Impressions Horticulture (广州印象园艺) this year.

While Chinese Lunar New Year flowers are selling well, imported flowers are also being introduced. Flower species from Iran, South Africa, Colombia, and the Netherlands have already been launched, and a forsythia flower kind from Dutch is expected to arrive soon," said Quan Zhenjuan, the person in charge of Guangzhou Lidalong Fresh Flowers Co., Ltd.

Source :Yangcheng Evening News

广州年花陆续上市！记者实地探访岭南花卉市场

龙年新春临近，年花市场逐渐升温，1月10日，羊城晚报记者实地走访位于广州市荔湾区的大型花卉综合零售批发市场——岭南花卉市场。

记者走访发现，年桔年花已上市，虽然部分年花年桔的价格有略微上涨，但市民可接受，此外，来自港澳地区的订单比去年增多。目前，如蝴蝶兰、冬青、绣球等年花品类热销，不少迎合龙年的年花新品种也在市场亮相。

距离春节还有一个月时间，在岭南花卉市场，商家们忙前忙后摆放年花年桔。

“今年的年花销售比以往提前了两周，得益于有关部门大力宣传春节，年味渐浓，市民提前消费，购买年花。”岭南花卉市场经理何永表示，岭南花卉市场靠近地铁站，有公交接驳，非周末时间，市场没有出现水静河飞的现象，不少老年群体陆续到岭南花卉市场了解年花产品，选购心水年花。

在年桔销售摊位，金旦果、四季果、金桔等不同品种年桔摆放整齐，吸引市民前来询价。据年桔销售摊位的档主介绍，年桔的尺寸、品种对应的价格有所不同，比如7寸的四季果售价为48-50元，10寸金旦果售价为100元。

市民马阿姨在现场以95元收获了一盆8寸金桔，她说：“每年都在春节前一个月购买年桔，这次依旧错峰购买，怕临近过年人多车多，年桔价格水涨船高。去年以68元能买到8寸金桔，今年以95元购买，还可以接受，毕竟春节一年一次。”

蝴蝶兰鲜艳亮眼，在满天红园艺，“香橙”“幻影”“莲雾”等蝴蝶兰上架。满天红园艺店长莫小丽表示：“今年蝴蝶兰价格大约上涨了10%-15%，今年年花需求量大，受之前疫情影响，有部分花商对花卉培育持保守态度，目前，产量有供不应求的倾向。但今年港澳订单增多了，每天都接到来自港澳地区的订单。”

何永介绍：“从岭南花卉市场的年花年桔销售情况看，年桔和蝴蝶兰需求量较大，价格比去年有所上涨，企业、零售花商、市民提前来选购，大批量的订货单在1月初已完成，有部分商户把货留在新春前夕冲刺。”

除了往年常见的年花、年桔、鲜切花，今年，岭南花卉市场多了一批新品种蝴蝶兰。“龙兰”“拉菲”“拉丁舞裙”“恭喜发财”“聚宝桔子”等新品种蝴蝶兰在广州印象园艺销售。

国产年花热销，进口年花也陆续上新。“来自伊朗的红柳，南非的烟花菊、帝王花，马来西亚的牡丹菊，哥伦比亚的绣球，荷兰的冬青等都已经上市，荷兰的寸寸金也会在近期到货。”广州利达龙鲜花有限公司相关负责人全振娟表示。

文｜记者 马思泳
图｜记者 陈秋明
译 | 陈萱